Computer Basics In Simple Steps

<p><strong>Top 10 Computer Basics Tips<br></strong>1. Set up a PC <br>2. Write a letter <br>3. Change the background and screen saver <br>4. Play a game <br>5. Compose and send an email <br>6. Access a website <br>7. Back up a folder to an external drive <br>8. Upload a digital photo from a digital camera, phone or memory card <br>9. Copy a CD to your hard drive <br>10. Get help and support </p> <p><strong>Chapter 1 – Set up a PC or laptop<br></strong>Locate and plug in the power cable <br>Connect the monitor<br>Connect a USB mouse and keyboard<br>Connect external speakers or headphones <br>Connect and install a printer <br>Connect and install a webcam <br>For a laptop: locate, insert or remove the battery <br>Locate and press the power button <br>Connect additional hardware <br><strong><br>Chapter 2 – First steps<br></strong>Start your PC <br>Activate a new PC<br>Use the mouse<br>Use the keyboard<br>Use the touchpad<br>View the Welcome Center in Vista<br>Watch demonstration videos<br>Shut down Windows safely<br><br><strong>Chapter 3 – Common tasks<br></strong>Locate, open and close an application<br>Open a window<br>Close a window<br>Search for a program with the Start menu <br>Write a letter with Notepad <br>Save a letter with Notepad<br>Reopen a saved file<br>Print a letter with Notepad<br>Use the calculator<br>Play solitaire<br>Change the background <br>Change the screen saver <br>Empty the Recycle Bin<br><strong><br>Chapter 4 – Work with files and folders<br></strong>Locate your personal folders <br>Create a folder <br>Create a subfolder<br>Copy a file<br>Move a file<br>Delete a file<br>Copy a folder<br>Move a folder<br>Delete a folder<br>Open a saved file<br>Search for a lost file<br>Back up a folder or file to an external drive<br><br><strong>Chapter 5 – Personalise Vista<br></strong>Enable the Sidebar <br>Set the time on the clock gadget<br>Add or remove a Sidebar gadget <br>Close the Sidebar <br>Enable Aero <br>Use Flip<br>Use Flip 3D<br>Change the screen resolution <br>Change the picture on the Start menu<br>Get recommendations to make your computer easier to use<br><br><strong>Chapter 6 – Work with windows<br></strong>Change the view in a window<br>Minimise a window<br>Restore a window<br>Maximise a window<br>Move a window<br>Resize a window<br><br><strong>Chapter 7 – The Internet<br></strong>Open a website in Internet Explorer<br>Open a website in a new tab<br>Set a home page<br>Mark a favourite<br>Change the zoom level of a webpage<br>Clear history<br>Stay safe online <br>Print a webpage<br><strong><br>Chapter 8 – Email<br></strong>Set up an email account in Windows Mail<br>View an email<br>View an attachment<br>Reply to an email<br>Forward an email<br>Compose and send a new email<br>Attach a picture to an email using Insert<br>Attach a picture to an email using right-click<br>Add a contact<br>Print an email<br>Change how often Mail checks for email<br>Apply a junk email filter<br>Create a folder<br>Move email to a folder<br>Delete email in a folder<br><br><strong>Chapter 9 – Stay secure<br></strong>Add a new user account<br>Require a password<br>Configure Windows Update<br>Scan for viruses with Windows Defender<br>Enable the firewall<br>View and resolve Security Center warnings<br><br>Chapter 10 – Digital Pictures</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Install a digital camera or webcam</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Install a printer</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Open Photo Gallery and view a picture</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Upload digital photos </p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Import pictures from a media card</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; View a slideshow of pictures</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Auto adjust picture quality</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fix red eye</p> <p></p>